Casa Pipa

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province

Grande Beach6 min walk
Tamarindo Beach42 min drive
Playa Langosta50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool

Are you looking for true paradise? You found it! Get your zen on in our completely remodeled (2017), newly listed 3-bedroom-2-bathroom contemporary beach front house with pool, outdoor shower, BBQ and your own private yoga deck. Casa Pipa is a wonderful beach front property with total privacy in the community of Palm Beach in Playa Grande. Steps away, the natural, pristine beach of Playa Grande is heaven for surfers and nesting ground for Leatherback turtles. No hotel chairs, no blasting music, no jet skis. Parrots, hummingbirds and howler monkeys instead.

The garden is secluded and the only distraction to your peace are the birds and resident monkeys visiting in the early morning. A private beach access path leads you straight to the natural beach of Playa Grande.

All bedrooms and the living room have AC and fans, we provide beach towels and bed linens, and the bedrooms have beautiful large hardwood closets to accommodate your belongings. Our fully equipped kitchen and the outdoor BBQ invite you to prepare your family meals, and the large covered patio with its fantastic hardwood table for 10 is the perfect place to enjoy them. The patio also features a big outdoor sofa, perfect for the well-deserved nap in the midday heat. An outdoor shower helps rinse off the sand after a lovely beach day.

The house has a safe and alarm system for your convenience. The front area accommodates 2 vehicles. Surf racks in the backyard allow for storage of several surfboards and a clothing line will dry your towels for fresh use the next day.

If you are looking for a new, modern house on the beach but far from noise and intrusion, this is it!

We have put a lot of time and love into our house and invite you to enjoy true paradise.

Policies:
Please note that we provide cleaning service once per week on a complimentary, non-binding basis. Maximum occupancy is 6 with minimum age of 25. Please no parties, weddings, events. Please supervise your children and family members at all times, we are not responsible for damages or injuries, including from use of our pool or BBQ.

Property manager

Iris Gunther

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Picture perfect sunsets just steps away!

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Grande Beach - 6 min walk
Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive
Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive
Playa Langosta - 50 min drive

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nari - ‬32 min drive
‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
‪Medusa Bar - ‬32 min drive
‪Bamboo Sushi Club - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Pipa - Beautiful Beach Front House with Yoga deck & Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Palm Beach Estates holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grande Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Conchal Beach and Ventanas Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Claire M.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

The neighborhood and direct beach access at this house make for a super easy, relaxing vacation. Several restaurants and a market within walking distance so you really never have to leave the community. Short walk down the beach and 2 minute ferry ride across the river that connects to the ocean and you have access to all of tamarindo as well. We had some trouble with the AC unit getting cold in the master bedroom and there is no shampoo or conditioner provided so make sure to pack some. Other than that the house is well equipped. Bath and beach towels are provided. The pool is the perfect spot to cool off during the mid day heat. Do not miss sunset at the beach and order some croissants from Manfred- they are delicious!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonny M.

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING LOCATION

This was our first time traveling to the Playa Grande & Tamarindo area, so we did not know what to expect. The house was perfect for us, great location with complete privacy, the neighborhood was very quiet with everything you need to relax. There are 3-4 good restaurants in walking distance, I do recommend renting a golf cart to take yourself into the town of Playa Grande if you want to go shopping or try several other restaurants. We would definitely go back to this exact location.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., Fanwood, NJ

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private pathway to the waves

Our stay at Casa Pipa was delightful. No complaints at all about the house, everything was great. Our routine involved making coffee and strolling on our winding, sandy pathway to sit in the morning shade on the beach from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. During the heat of the day, after a walk or a bike ride, we'd spent time in the shady hammock and the cool, refreshing pool. Sunset in the ocean with the surfers, then dinner out at one of the four nearby restaurants. Every night we ended up at the Grateful Hotel for amazing live music. We also took a sunset catamaran cruise where we saw dolphins and whales. Great trip all around and a fabulous house to stay in. We hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Corpus Christi, Texas

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very nice and clean property in Palm Beach. Super convenient for the beach and across from Mar Azul!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina a.

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location. Comfortable. Clean. Relaxing. 5 Stars.

This is an amazing vacation rental. The house is clean, comfortable and safe. The private beach access is amazing. The pool is small-ish but enough for a party of 5. It is walking distance to multiple restaurants, a surf shop and a market. The house manager sells fresh chocolate crossiants. The owners provide contact info for golf carts, private chefs and tours (Ariel at Playa Grande Tours is amazing). We hope to rent again. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation in a non-crowded beach town in Costa Rica...this rental is a perfect fit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay right on beach

House was great with a small pool and private walk to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah o., warrens, wi usa

16 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation at its finest

Lovely property just as described. Lovely furnishing in and out. We spent alot of time out in back in pool Area. Convenient path to beach. Very relaxing. Well maintained. Wonderful caretaker very helpful if needed . We stayed in Palm Beach Estates several times and always had a wonderful experience.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

James J.

14 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Best quality of staying there was the short, private path directly to the beach. Other aspects of this property were not so great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY G.

12 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida!

Not enough superlatives to describe! For our family of four, this was the perfect place. Steps from incredible beach. Quiet. Great surfing. Amazing little community. Super chill and friendly. Casa Pipa was everything we needed. Clean, Simple. Comfortable. We even decided to stay 3 extra days. Communication with the owner and property manager could not have been better. We are 100% going back! So please don't book at the same time!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Layne B.

15 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great destination spot in Playa Grande

Place was a little difficult to find at 10 p.m. due to a flight delay. Took an extra hour than should have, but from there on out, it was great! Even though we never once felt unsafe our entire trip, we appreciated the security at the Palm Estates entrance and the security at Casa Pipa. The property is well maintained and up to date. Yard man came everyday! Not extravagant but above average so we felt at home. Beds were very comfortable & the bedrooms had more than enough storage place for our clothes. Bathrooms were above average as well, & very clean. Kitchen was equipped with really everything we needed. A dishwasher would have been a plus but not really a big deal. There's no washer or dryer but we found a sweet laundromat on the way to Playa Protero that did the job. ($5) per washer & big dryers for $5 as well. Great internet! Cable, but most everything in Spanish. I took a fire stick but having an IP address outside of the states blacked everything out. Missed first week of the Olympics. The selling point of this property is that you are literally steps from an absolutely gorgeous beach. Sweet waves. Soft sand. Nice outside shower to get the sand off. Beautiful birds & occasional monkeys high up in the treetops. Pool is smaller than expected, but adequate for 4 seniors to cool off. The bbq grill isn't propane so plan on buying briquets. There are two close restaurants that had good food at a reasonable price. This was our third visit to Costa Rica & Casa Pipa is by far our favorite so far. We liked it so much we asked if we could buy it! I'm sure we'll be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

11 Feb 2019

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

I have been coming to Playa Grande for many years, usually 3 times per year and have stayed in a lot of places. I can tell you that without a doubt Casa Pipa is by far the best house in the area. I was confused about the lack of reviews but realized that the house is brand new. The owners have done an amazing job - it is stylish, cozy, zen, cool and has everything you could possibly think of. The house is beach front and is separated by 10yards of green zone from the beach - you walk down your own little path to the beach. The property is lush and lovely with palm trees, pool, hammock, outdoor shower, BBQ, huge terrace with a lovely hardwood dining table and a comfy lounge area and even your own private Yoga deck! We loved to hang outside and enjoyed every moment. The bathrooms are breathtaking and the bedrooms cozy & zen. The kitchen is brand new - my wife wants the same at home now! The owners are sweet and extremely helpful. I can highly recommend Casa Pipa for everyone ... This is a real treat and I am not staying anywhere else!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Feb 2018

Wow - Amazing - Magical - Paradise - Pura Vida

We come to Playa Grande virtually every year and usually stay at the owner's other house, which we loved. When that was rented for our dates this year, we got offered to stay at Casa Pipa....what an amazing surprise this was - it is a stunning, brand new house with everything you could ask for in a beach vacation including our own private beach access path, we loved it! Just as the owners promised, the entire house is new top to bottom including beautiful hardwood furniture, a fully stocked kitchen with new appliances, new linens etc. The house is tastefully furnished and we absolutely loved to hang out on the huge covered terrace at the huge hardwood table to watch the birds in the backyard. We saw a troupe of monkeys nearly every day, and the fact that the house has no immediate neighbors was a huge plus. I enjoyed the yoga deck for my stretching exercises and we had several BBQ dinners prepared on the outdoor BBQ. The private beach path is 15 yards short and truly magical. The house is close to a few restaurants with the Café Mar Azul right across the street. If you are looking for a quiet, tranquil tropical retreat with all the amenities of a deluxe vacation, we highly recommend this gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Iris Gunther

When we first came to Costa Rica 20 years ago we were thrilled and deeply moved by its friendly people, stunning nature and unparalleled conservation message. Travelling is our hobby so in the subsequent years we added lots of 'pins to our travel map' all around the world but nothing compares to the beauty and environmental conservation in Costa Rica. Playa Grande combines the best of all: Nature, Beauty, Beach and Wilderness. It is the perfect spot - for your vacation and our retirement!